Propane supply valve is stuck
We took our new-to-us 2007 Winnebago Outlook on our first camping trip. Shortly after arriving we tried to start propane and were unable to turn the propane supply valve control. It was stuck. The par...
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Francesca Knowles wrote:
Really not tryin' to be a smarty pants here, but since you say this was your very first trip with the rig:
Is it at all possible that you (and the ranger) were turning the handle the wrong way? I well remember the first time I ever used a propane tank and discovered that everything works backwards- lefty is NOT loosey when it comes to propane valves...counterclockwise is usually "on", and clockwise is "off".
Counterclockwise is normal way to 'open' a valve. Clockwise is normal way to 'close' a valve.
Left-handed threads on 'gas' is the hose connection. Turn left to install and turn right to remove hose. (except for newer ACME pigtails)
OP......if you could not open propane supply valve on tank then have valve replaced at a propane bulk dealer. They will have to empty tank before valve can be removed/new one installed. Then purge tank due to being opened to atmosphere and then refilled with propane.
Have it done by folks that do propane for a living......not some wannabe mechanic
